Wakayama YMCA College
Japanese name, in English: Wakayama YMCA International Welfare Vocational School
Association member
What these badges mean
- Association member
- Member of a Japanese-language-school liaison council / industry association
Accreditation-transition status
Notified school only
This school has not (yet) received MEXT accreditation under the 2024 framework; it currently sponsors visas only under the older ISA notified-school system.
Existing notified schools may keep hosting visa students until March 31, 2029. What do these statuses mean?
Overview
- Prefecture
- Wakayama
- Institution type
- Language school
- Tuition
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From ¥620,000 / year
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 1
What do these statuses mean? - Official website
- https://wakayamaymca.jp/
Registered programs (MEXT / ISA)
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration |
|---|---|
| Japanese Language Course / 2 years | 2 years |
| Japanese Language Course / 1.5-Year Course | Not published |
| Japanese Language Course / 1-Year Course | 1 year |
Other courses (from the school's own materials)
These courses are not in the MEXT / ISA registration listed above; they come from the school's website or other published sources.
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| Course | Duration | JLPT |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Japanese Course (1 year) | 1 year (April admission) | Not published |
| Long-Term Japanese Course (1.5 years) | 1 Year 6 Months (October admission) | Not published |
| Long-Term Japanese Course (2 years) | 2 Years (April admission) | From N5 level at admission, targeting N1 in 2 years Start level: N5 |
| Short-Term Japanese Course | 3 months (April, July, October and January admission) | Not published |
| Intensive Course (Winter) Capacity: Capacity 16 students | Not published | N5 to N4 (target level) Start level: N5 |
Capacity & facilities
No published capacity, enrollment, or dormitory information for this school
Tuition & support
Fees (by course)
Tuition from ¥620,000 / year
First-year tuition only — entrance, materials, and dormitory fees are excluded.
Long-Term Course (1 year)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition | ¥620,000 |
| Total | ¥740,000 |
Long-Term Course (1.5 years)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition | ¥930,000 |
| Total | ¥1,050,000 |
Long-Term Course (2 years)
| Selection fee | ¥20,000 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee | ¥100,000 |
| Tuition | ¥1,240,000 |
| Total | ¥1,360,000 |
Short-Term Course
| Enrollment fee | ¥30,000 |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ¥170,000 |
| Total | ¥200,000 |
Intensive Course
| Tuition | ¥53,000 |
|---|---|
| Total | ¥68,000 |
As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.
- Job placement support
- Individualized guidance tailored to each student's desired career path. Job placement support provided by experienced teachers and staff.
Contact
- Address
- 1-12-13 Oda, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture 640-8323
- Map
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View on Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Exact location on the map (opens in a new tab)A campus can host several Google listings (the school and its departments) — the map page may show more than one.
- Nearest station
- (JR) Wakayama Station
- Phone
- (073)473-3338
- Fax
- (073)473-2666
Quality signals
- Liaison council membership National Association of Vocational Colleges for Japanese Language Education (NA-CJE) — full member (as of 2026-04)
Data sources
Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 14, 2026.
- ISA notified-school registry verified July 29, 2026
- MEXT accreditation portal verified June 13, 2026
- MHLW educational training benefit course registry verified June 13, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency course listings (name + prefecture match (high))
- Immigration Services Agency English name register (name + prefecture match (high))
- Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
- Liaison council membership rosters (name + prefecture match (high))